Introduction
The Union Of Emerald is an Expanding Star Nation in the Northern Section of Sector A-10. It consists of 12,423 star systems, with 72 civilian planets. The low number is due to the star nations age and limited technology. It's founding species are humans, although they refer to themselves as Pacificans in honor of their old roots on Pacifica. They arrived on their capital world 100 years ago, from the ancient colony/sleeper ship ECS Union CS-1980. With 100 years of Isolation, The Union hasn't met any other star nations or alien species yet, but have developed their own military in case these star nations are hostile to human life.
The Union is lead by King Edward XIV who has near full control of the Union government. The Emeraldian people are very patriotic and will serve the Union to their fullest. Almost a quarter of it serves in the armed forces to protect their home. Kids are taught at an early age to engage in close quarters combat and firearm operation.